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["Ben J. Franklin L.L.D." engraving print]
Engraving of "Ben J. Franklin L.L.D." for European Magazine printed on April 1, 1783. The design is attributed to William Angus and printed by J. Fielding. The engraving shows an image of founding father Benjamin Franklin in a circular frame to replicate a painting by F. Schwediauer.
Date:
April 1, 1783
Creator:
Angus, William & Feilding, J.
Object Type:
Artwork
System:
The UNT Digital Library
A Chart of the Gulf Stream
Map of the Gulf Stream from Florida and the Bahama Islands at lower left of map, up along the coast of North America, and to Newfoundland and the Grand Banks at upper right of map, as charted by Benjamin Franklin. At left side is text describing the journey from Newfoundland west and south along the Atlantic coast. In the text, "Gulf" is spelled "Gulph" Labrador is labeled as "Land of the Eskimaux's". Inset at upper left is a map of the Atlantic Ocean, showing the Gulf Stream.
Date:
1786
Creator:
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Bowles's Geographical Game of the World]
Game board for "Bowles’s Geographical Game of the World" printed with a map of the world. It was meant to be played with multiple players, spinning a teetotum (spinning dice) to move their marker around the map, and to teach players basic facts about different parts of the world.
Date:
[1803..1821]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
An account of Col. Crockett's tour to the North and down East, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four : his object being to examine the grand manufacturing establishments of the country : and also to find out the condition of its literature and morals, the extent of its commerce, and the practical operation of "The Experiment"
"Object being to examine the grand manufacturing establishments of the country; and also to find out the condition of its literature and morals, the extent of its commerce, and the practical operation of 'The Experiment'"
Date:
1835
Creator:
Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.
Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
Date:
1837
Creator:
Lundy, Benjamin, 1789-1839
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 1
Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Combe, George, 1788-1858
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Notes of the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1898-9-40: Volume 3
Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Combe, George, 1788-1858
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Notes of the United States of North America, during a phrenological visit in 1898-39-40: Volume 2
Notes and descriptions of things seen during the author's visit to the United States from 1838-1840. Includes detailed information on visits to various institutions, people met, and the author's views on religion and education.
Date:
1841
Creator:
Combe, George, 1788-1858
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Texas: The Rise, Progress, and Prospects of the Republic of Texas. Volume 2
None
Date:
1841
Creator:
Kennedy, William
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Cabin Book; or, Sketches of Life in Texas.
This is an English translation of the German text, which is a historical novel about the creation of the Republic of Texas. It consists of a series of sketches that depict the new Republic of Texas as a land of opportunity for immigrants.
Date:
1844
Creator:
Sealsfield, Charles, 1793-1864
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Thoughts on the proposed annexation of Texas to the United States
A book containing Theodor Sedgwick’s opinions about the annexation of Texas to the United States. The book contains discussions of issues that arise if Texas is annexed to the United States Union. A couple of the issues addressed are slavery and diplomatic relations between Texas and Mexico.
Date:
January 1, 1844
Creator:
Sedgwick, Theodore
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Anti-Texass Legion: Protest of some free men, states and presses against the Texass rebellion, against the laws of nature and of nations
Pamphlet from Texana Collection
Date:
January 1, 1845
Creator:
Anti-Texass Legion
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Accompaniment to Mitchell's New Map of Texas, Oregon, and California, With the Regions Adjoining
Text with detailed description of the areas shown by the accompanying map, including geographical and cultural information.
Date:
1846
Creator:
Mitchell, S. Augustus (Samuel Augustus), 1792-1868
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Exploration of the Red River of Louisiana, in the year 1852 / by Randolph B. Marcy ; assisted by George B. McClellan.
An exploration of the Red River of Texas and Louisiana.
Date:
1854
Creator:
Marcy, Randolph Barnes
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[3 Travel Maps]
Three travel maps which are meant to accompany a text about expeditions in the area. The first map shows the north pole and northernmost parts of North America and Greenland; some exploration routes and geographic features are noted. The second map shows exploration and discoveries in the Arctic Sea area with regions and some geographic features noted. The third map is a nautical chart of the Port of Lievely with depths marked in fathoms and some relief of surrounding land marked.
Date:
1855
Creator:
Belcher, Edward, Sir, 1799-1877
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2
Book describing Texas history; this second volume is broken into 14 chapters covering the start of the Republic of Texas in 1835 through annexation by the U.S. in 1846, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
Date:
1855
Creator:
Yoakum, H. (Henderson K.), 1810-1856
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Journey through Texas, or, A saddle-trip on the southwestern frontier : with a statistical appendix
The observations of Frederick Law Olmsted as he journeyed through Texas in the 1850s.
Date:
January 1, 1857
Creator:
Olmsted, Frederick Law
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date:
August 8, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David Fentress, August 8, 1858]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son, David Fentress discussing personal finances. She tells him how much she misses him, and also includes information on family and friends. Towards the end of the letter she discusses various fruits and crops.
Date:
August 8, 1858
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David W. Fentress - August 10, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David regarding the gifts she has sent his daughter; the potential purchase of David's mare by Maud; a fight among people they know; the weather and what to wear; and news of family and friends.
Date:
August 10, 1858
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Memoranda and official correspondence relating to the Republic of Texas, its history and annexation. Including a brief autobiography of the author
None
Date:
January 1, 1859
Creator:
Jones, Anson
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress, August 4, 1859]
Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a marriage between Jimmie and Mary Tate which would take place on August 25, 1859, the couple's plans for their honeymoon, and their plans to board with Maude; a discussion of gifts made by Maude for her granddaughter (David's daughter); reports of the weather and its affect on the crops; a discussion about David's delayed visit; a discussion about the health of Eva Polk's infant; a brief recap of the most recent happenings in town.
Date:
August 4, 1859
Creator:
Fentress, Maud C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to David W. Fentress - August 4, 1859]
Transcript of a letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David Fentress discussing news from Bolivar, Tennessee and it includes: a marriage between Jimmie and Mary Tate which would take place on August 25, 1859, the couple's plans for their honeymoon, and their plans to board with Maude; a discussion of gifts made by Maude for her granddaughter (David's daughter); reports of the weather and its affect on the crops; a discussion about David's delayed visit; a discussion about the health of Eva Polk's infant; a brief recap of the most recent happenings in town.
Date:
August 4, 1859
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David, November 30, 1861]
Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she discusses Frank's illness; the problems Jimmie has had in his Company; and the reluctance of some men to go to war. She tells him the current price of swine. She continues to give a description of the division of Union and Confederacy supporters around her. She finishes the letter with news of the war, the shortage of physicians, and the people she knows who are unwell.
Date:
November 30, 1861
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library